The Infinite Game By Simon Buck

Following on from Start with Why Simon Sinek has written another great book.

The business operates as an Infinite Game. There is no time limit or agreed-upon score that decides who wins or loses. The main goal is to keep playing for as long as possible. To do that businesses need to be more infinite-minded by following five practices: having a strong Just Cause that will inspire people; fostering a culture of trust among your employees; learning from and being inspired by your rivals; and displaying the courage to lead your company toward your Just Cause and doing what’s right in the long-term, not only the short-term.

Actionable advice:

Trust in your Just Cause and your partners.

If you aren’t fully committed or don’t trust your Just Cause you may need a better one. Does it advance a cause that is bigger than you? Does it inspire devotion to a life of service in reaching the future that your Just Cause aspires to? This is what it needs to do in order to last.

Know that you don’t have all the answers. No one does it all by themselves. Find partners who also trust and believe in your Just Cause and rely on them to help you make decisions that advance the cause.